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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
11
Today at Union Stock Yards Chicago hogs rose about five cents while cattle prices held steady with slight declines expected. Hogs receipts 24,000. tomorrow 18,000. cattle receipts 17,000 today. lambs weak with larger supply. Prices listed for beef, sheep, and grains include various grade ranges and futures quotations.
Sioux City Iowa market notes show cattle receipts to May at 1 900 with strong demand and hog receipts near 7 500 lifting 5 to 10 cents. Top hog price 7 55, common 7 15 to 7 40. sheep receipts 71 000 with prices 10 to 15 cents lower. Milk Milwaukee grain bids listed. various grain and barley prices also reported.
Minneapolis Minnesota The Omaha railway will spend 1,500,000 for new rolling stock this summer announced by J T Clark vice president of the road The bulk of the order will be 1,500 box freight cars 100 refrigerator cars and 300 automobile cars The addition will place Omaha in splendid condition to handle the large crops predicted and the timing is seen as encouragement for transportation conditions and crop prospects.
Mitchell businesses along Main Street reported heavy sales as circus crowds flooded shops hotels restaurants and ice cream parlors. Clothiers and dry goods merchants enjoyed strong cash purchases while thirsty patrons filled parlors from dawn to close, boosting local bank accounts.
Fragment mentions Batteries Witerman and Dr Hamlin and Dindoud attendances at a club event. Reference to Bridgewater and a score or standing appears alongside. Readable details are sparse and names are uncertain due to OCR errors.
The article notes continued Russian retreat over ammunition issues with shrapnel losing effectiveness in trench warfare. It reports Germans and Haelish using covered trenches, high powered shells inflicting losses, and Allies giving up won trenches. It also mentions London's sailors and Parliament approving a 40,000 increase in navy manpower, though not immediately needed.
Washington reports that German and Austrian forces plan a strong demonstration against Italy aided by Galicia's rich copper and oil resources. In Galicia, mined oil and copper sectors are mobilized to replenish German supply lines as Russian front pressures ease.
A letter from Lieut. Eric Garner-Smith describes a failed British attack in France when a seven minute timing error caused a Highland regiment to be annihilated. Only five men survived. the assault was halted by German counterfire after a devastating bombardment and mis-timed infantry advance.
A lively recount of postbreakfast chatter about last night’s dances and a striking pale blue gown worn by Gladys. The description covers the dress silhouette, violet satin lining, a velvet ribbon, silver wired face frill, ermine collar, a cape, and a pale blue chiffon muff with violet rose accents.
A wearable design features a belt that can include synthetic pockets or be worn plain. The garment adapts to preference, offering optional pocket styling without altering core construction. The concept emphasizes modular fashion with interchangeable belt details.
Practical dress pattern described for a light gabardine with lace bodice offering versatility in fabrics such as taffeta brocade cotton crepe and pongee. Includes material yardages for sizes 34 to 44 bust, separate blouse and belt, and mail order details from the Parhica department.
Pierre native Henry Water, long a resident of this area, once served as a soldier at Fort Sully near the city when the fort occupied a site about three miles east of town, before moving to Grand Junction, Colorado.
Mr. Waller visited the city to inspect the site of the old Fort Sully where he served as a government soldier. He recalled the era when whites were scarce beyond the troops and the freighters and fur traders along the Missouri.
Fragmentary verse by L M Thornton praising seasons and fruit. Mentions winter spring and autumn imagery. Indicates themes of pies and gratitude, ending with an expression of thanks. Source text is incomplete and reads as a decorative poem fragment.
A historical and recipe style note highlights apples in cuisine and myth. Waldorf salad uses apples celery and nuts with dressings. Benares salad blends coconut red pepper and onion juice with apple. apple cake features apfelkuchen method. stuffed apples bake with sugar raisins and butter. apple fritters mix batter with sliced apples fried to golden.
London plants market history notes Covent Garden as the citys famed fruit and vegetable hub. It traces the site to a convent garden owned by Wrestminster monks and later developed into a bustling market space.
Friends of W. F. Vandemark of Alexandria deny counsel for R. N. Holsaple that the libel suit will not go to trial. Vandemark seeks to have charges against him, including alleged betrayal of constituents as a state senator, examined in court by his constituents. The case was filed in justice court in Alexandria to ensure trial in Hanson County.
A beauty column describes an exercise to reduce a double chin by lifting the chin and blowing a feather while massaging throat muscles. It covers steps like pinching loose flesh, turning the head, repeating until strain, applying cold towels, and using a personal cold cream recipe called Orange Blower Skin Wood.
A. I. Cummings returned from a two week visit with his parents in Alexandria. W. Hi Collins came home from Ann Arbor where he studied electrical engineering at the University of Michigan. Rev C B Warrold preached in Murdo while visiting. W W Reams learns Spalding Manufacturing of Grinnell Iowa has an order for 200 aeroplanes from the French government, 50 machines accepted due to limits. William Mercher returned from Freeport Montana.
Philip Laurson of New York City wed Miss Myrtle Potter of Elmira this afternoon at the Church of Transfiguration in New York. Laurson, a bridge engineer and member of the American Bridge company, is a brother of Miss India Laurson and will reside in Montclair New Jersey at 50 Midland Avenue.
Port Pierre suspended Sunday baseball after a complaint prompted officials to warn players they would be arrested if they proceeded with an advertised game.
Notice is given by executor T. J. Spangler of the estate of Rhoda Poland deceased. Creditors or others with claims must present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to Spangler and Taney at their Mitchell office, Davison County, South Dakota. Dated June 30, 1915.
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